Procedure For Returning To Service; Corrosion Prevention - Suzuki JR50 Owner's Manual

EXTERNAL
1. Spray all vinyl and rubber
parts with rubber protectant.
2. Spray unpainted surface with
rust preventative.
3. Coat painted surfaces with car
wax.
PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING
TO SERVICE
1. Clean the entire motorcycle.
2. Remove the oily rags from the
air cleaner intake and muffler
outlet.
3. Drain all the transmission oil.
Fill the transmission with fresh
oil as outlined in this manual.
4. Remove the spark plug. Turn
the engine a few times by
depressing the kick starter
lever. Reinstall the spark plug.
5. Lubricate
instructed in this manual.
6. Perform the
BEFORE RIDING as listed in
this manual.
7. Start the motorcycle as out-
lined in this manual.
all places
INSPECTION

CORROSION PREVENTION

It is important to take good care of
your motorcycle to protect it from
corrosion and keep it looking new
for years to come.
Important Information About
Corrosion
Common causes of corrosion
1. Accumulation of salt, dirt mois-
ture, or chemicals in hard-to-
reach areas.
2. Chipping, scratches, and any
damage to treated or painted
metal surfaces resulting from
minor accidents or impacts
from stones and gravel.
Salt, sea air, industrial pollution,
and high humidity will all contrib-
ute to, corrosion.
How to Help Prevent Corrosion
1. Wash your motorcycle fre-
as
quently, at least once a month.
Keep your motorcycle as clean
and dry as possible.
2. Remove
deposits.
such as chemicals, tar, tree
sap, bird droppings and indus-
trial fall-out may damage your
motorcycle's finish. Remove
these types of deposits as
quickly as possible. If these
deposits are difficult to wash
off, an additional cleaner may
be required. Follow the manu-
facturer's
using these special cleaners.
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